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Quote 10 I’ll swear upon that bottle to be thy true subject, for the liquor is not earthly. (II.ii.) Meaning- Caliban utters this oath to Stephano after enjoying his first taste of alcohol. Filled with amazement and wonder at the “celestial liquor” (II.ii.), Caliban calls Stephano a “brave god” (II.ii.) and swears fealty to the mysterious newcomer. A subtle irony is at play in this moment, particularly given Caliban’s violent rejection of Prospero as a figure of power. With regard to Caliban’s previous rejection of a man who wields power of celestial proportions, it seems surprising that he would so quickly kneel to another man simply because that man offers a divine beverage.